SKF introduces repair and rebuild capabilities for ball screws

November 5, 2013 - SKF introduces extensive capabilities to repair and/or rebuild ball screws for machine tools with a dedicated service channel and full technical and engineering support. This support channel can handle virtually all makes and models (inch and metric) and return the reconditioned ball screws quickly to service. These capabilities are part of a growing SKF portfolio of linear motion technologies and expertise providing solutions to minimize unscheduled downtime and achieve enhanced levels of system productivity and efficiency.

SKF services for the repair and rebuilding of ball screw assemblies include free inspection and analysis, comprehensive failure analysis and reporting, reverse engineering, replacement parts, plating, end journal repair, and shaft machining, among others. Emergency service is available with expedited turnaround and on-site field service can be arranged when requested. All repaired ball screws undergo a detailed inspection to deliver the highest quality and reliability.

SKF is a leading global supplier of bearings, seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems, and services which include technical support, maintenance and reliability services, engineering consulting and training. SKF is represented in more than 130 countries and has around 15,000 distributor locations worldwide. Annual sales in 2012 were SEK 64,575 million and the number of employees was 46,775.